Seeing Manchester from a planeup to 8 ★
The first great industrial city, built on cotton mills. Look for the Manchester Ship Canal running west toward the sea, with Old Trafford beside it.
3 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
London to Edinburgh: sit on the left, 22 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh to London | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 27 min after takeoff |
| London to Edinburgh | Left | 22 min after takeoff |
| New York to Amsterdam | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 344 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Manchester from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Manchester from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Manchester at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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